Care  of  Floors 


Being  a brief  Treatise 
on  the  uses  of 

Rogers  Stain  floor  Finish 
Rogers  Floor-Crack  Filler 
Rogers  Ab-lu-ent 
Rogers  Paste  IV ood  Filler 
Rogers  Klenzer 
Etc.,  Etc.,  Etc . 


Published  by  the  Makers  of  the 
Above  Specialties 

Detroit  White  Lead  Works 

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Rugs  vs  Carpets 

HTHE  substitution  of  rugs  for  carpets 
has  become  so  general  that  reasons 
for  the  substitution  arenow  almost  super- 
fluous. To  those,  however,  who  con- 
tinue to  favor  carpets,  we  beg  to  submit 
the  following: 

Carpets  are  excellent 
incubators  for  all  kinds 
of  germs. 

Carpet  -cleaning 
means  labor  of  the  stren- 
uous sort,  and  is  usual- 
ly done  not  oftener 
than  twice  a year;  car- 
pets, after  they  have  been  laid  a few 
weeks,  contain  quantities  of  germ-filled 
dust,  some  portion  of  which  is  set  in 
motion  whenever  sweeping  is  done. 

Dust  irritates  the  mucous  membrane 
of  the  nose  and  throat,  thus  providing 
an  avenue  for  the  entrance  of  disease- 
producing  germs  into  the  system. 

Rugs  can  be  easily  cleaned  in  the  yard 
at  frequent  intervals, — at  every  sweep- 
ing, if  thought  necessary. 

Carpets  wear  unevenly,  and  often 
have  to  be  replaced  when  they  are  only 
partly  worn  out.  Rugs  can  be  easily 
changed  about  so  that  the  wear  is  dis- 


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tributed,  and  thus  they  are  made  to  last 
much  longer  than  carpets. 

Moving  is  a simple  matter  when  one 
has  only  to  place  the  rugs  in  the  new 
rooms  instead  of  fitting  old  or  new 
carpets. 

By  cutting  old  carpet  into  suitable 
pieces,  sewing  these  together,  binding 
the  raw  edges  and  brushing 
the  back  with  sizing  to  give 
proper  stiffness,  good  rugs 
can  be  produced. 

Rug  factories  are  very 
common  now,  and  the 
most  ragged  old  carpet  can 
be  sent  to  one  of  these 
factories  to  be  converted 
into  good  rugs  at  a small  expense. 

The  kinds  of  new  rugs  that  may  be 
bought  are  many,  and  these  embrace 
Japanese,  Jute,  Kensington  Art  Squares, 
Smyrna,  Brussells,  Wilton,  Velvet,  India, 
Persian  and  Turkish.  Some  of  these 
are  very  cheap,  and  at  the  same  time 
are  very  pretty.  All  are  durable.  The 
Oriental  rugs  will  last  a lifetime. 

From  the  list  given  one  can  select 
rugs  at  any  price  to  suit  his  purse. 

A home  is  much  more  artistic  and 
elegant  with  finished  wood  floors,  and 
with  rugs,  than  with  the  old-fashioned 
floors  covered  with  carpets,  it  matters 


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not  how  expensive  the  latter  may  be. 
Formerly  it  was  impossible  to  use  a rug 
satisfactorily  on  an  old 
floor,  since  there  was  no 
way  of  finishing  the  floor 
so  as  to  give  it  an  attrac- 
tive appearance  around 
the  rug.  The  invention 
of  Rogers  Stainfloor  Fin- 
ish, however,  has  made 
it  possible  to  use  a rug 
on  any  floor,  and  at  the 
same  time  give  the  floor 
a more  attractive  apperance  than  it  had 
when  covered  with  carpet. 


Not 

Simply  a 

Floor 

Finish 


Rogers  Stainfloor  Finish  is  not 
simply  a Floor  Finish — the  best 
made;  it  is  also  the  best  general 
finish  for  Furniture  and  all 
Interior  Woodwork. 


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Rules  for  Finishing  Floors 

Rule  I. — Applying  to  New  Oak.  Ash,  and 
other  Coarse-Grained  Woods. 

1.  Sandpaper  and  dust  thoroughly. 

2.  Thin  Rogers  Paste  Wood  Filler 
of  the  desired  shade  tc 
the  consistency  of  milk 
with  turpentine;  apply 
with  a bristle  brush, 
and  let  it  stand  10  or 
15  minutes.  Rub 
across  the  grain  until 
all  is  removed  from  the 
surface.  Dry  24  hours. 

3.  Thoroughly  stir  Rogers  Stainfloor 
Finish  of  the  desired  shade,  and  apply 
with  a bristle  varnish  brush  lengthwise 
of  the  boards.  Dry  24  hours. 

4.  Apply  second  coat  of  Stainfloor 
Finish.  Dry  24  hours. 

Rule  II  — Applying  to  New  Pine,  Maple,  and 
other  Fine-Grained  Woods. 

1.  Sandpaper  and  dust  thoroughly. 
No  Wood  Filler  required. 

2.  Apply  Rogers  Stainfloor  Finish  as 
directed  in  Rule  I. 

3.  Give  a third  coat  if  you  desire 
more  gloss. 


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Rule  III.  Applying  to  Old  Unworn  Shel- 
lacked or  Varnished  Floors. 

1.  Sandpaper  lightly  and  dust 
thoroughly. 

2.  Apply  Rogers  Stainfloor  Finish  as 
directed  in  Rule  i. 

Rule  IV.— Applying  to  Old  Unworn  Painted, 

Varnished,  Shellacked,  Waxed,  or  Oiled 

Floors. 

1.  Remove  the  old 
finish  with  Rogers  Ab- 
lu-ent.  Shake  the  Ab- 
lu-ent  well  and  apply  a 
heavy  coat  with  a brush 
set  in  glue.  When 
the  finish  is  soft,  re- 
move with  a putty 
knife  and  wipe  the  sur- 
face with  a cloth  saturated  with  benzine. 
If  necessary,  apply  the  Ab-lu-ent  a sec- 
ond time. 

2.  Sandpaper  where  necessary,  and 
dust  thoroughly. 

3.  Apply  Rogers  Stainfloor  Finish  as 
directed  in  Rule  i. 

Rule  V.— Applying  to  Knotty  or  Stained 

Painted  Floors. 

1.  Sandpaper  and  dust  thoroughly. 

2.  Apply  a good  coat  of  Rogers  Stain- 
.floor  Undercoat.  Dry  24  hours. 

3.  Apply  Rogers  Stainfloor  Finish  as 
directed  in  Rule  1. 


Care  of  Floors 


Hints  About  Finishing  Floors 

p'OR  an  old  rough  floor  use  No.  i 
sandpaper,  but  for  all  other  surfaces 
use  No.  i.  Fold  a piece  of  the  sand- 
paper around  a block  of  wood  one  inch 
thick  and  of  proper  size  to  hold  in  your 
hand.  Use  it  as  you  would  a scrubbing 
brush. 

Be  sure  the  surface  to  be  treated  is 
free  from  dust  and  thoroughly  dry. 

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If  a floor  is  so  dirty  and  greasy  that  it 
must  be  scrubbed  before  applying  Stain- 
floor,  be  sure  to  rinse  it  thoroughly,  and 
let  it  dry  24  hours,  as  alkali  from  soap 
and  moisture  will  injure  any  finish 
spread  over  them. 

Be  sure  to  allow  sufficient  time  be- 
tween coats  for  drying,  as  no  finish  will 
be  durable  if  the  successive  coats  of  it 
are  not  thoroughly  dried. 

When  building,  do  not  finish  floors 
until  plumbers  and  decorators  have  done 
their  work. 

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Old  or  imperfect  floors  that  have 
large  cracks  or  knot-holes  in  them, 
should  first  be  treated  with  an  applica- 
tion of  Rogers  Floor-Crack  Filler. 


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Transparent  Stainfloor  Finish  will  not 
change  the  natural  color  of  the  wood 

Dark  Oak  orWalnut  Stainfloor  Finish 
will  hide  all  discolorations  in  an  old  floor. 

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Stainfloor  Undercoat,  if  applied  to  an 
old  unfinished  floor  and  lightly  sand- 
papered when  dry,  shows  the  original 
grain  of  the  wood,  but  does  not  allow 
stains  or  knots  to  show.  The  applica- 
tion of  Stainfloor  Finish  brings  out  and 
enhances  the  natural  grain  effect,  and 
produces  a beautiful  floor. 

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Old  floors  and  close- 
grained  woods  do  not  re- 
quire a Filler. 

Old  floors  painted  in  dark 
colors  should  have  a coat  of 
StainfloorUndercoat  before 
the  finish  is  applied. 

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Stainfloor  Undercoat,  while  it  covers 
fairly  well  in  one  coat,  may  be  a little 
cloudy  or  streaked,  but  this  does  not 
show  through  the  subsequent  coats  of 
Stainfloor  Finish. 

Old  pine  or  other  soft  wood  absorbs  so 
much  finish  that  Light  Oak  Stainfloor 
Finish  will  produce  Dark  Oak  color. 


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Care  of  Floors 


How  to  Keep  Floors  in  Good 
Condition 


T^OR  cleaning  floors  we  recommend 
Rogers  Klenzer  as  being  superior 
in  every  way  to  soap,  and  far  more 
effective.  It  quickly  re- 
moves all  dirt  and  grease, 
and  gives  a handsome 
polish  at  the  same  time. 

Rogers  Klenzer  comes 
in  paste  form,  and 
should  be  dissolved  in 
warm  water,  one  or  two 
tablespoonfuls  to  the  pail,  according  to 
the  work  in  hand.  This  solution  will 
make  a heavy  suds 
possessing  extraor- 
dinary cleansing  and 
brightening  proper- 
ties, and  may  be  used 
with  excellent  results 
on  all  painted  and 
varnished  surfaces,  in- 
cluding furniture  and 
pianos,  also  glassware,  china,  bath  tubs, 
marble  tiling,  carpets  and  fabrics  of 
all  kinds. 


"Rogers  Stainfloor  Finish 

ROGERS  Stainfloor  Finish  is  abso- 
lutely the  best  Floor  Finish  made, 
and  it  is  also  the  best  general  finish  for 
Furniture  and  all  Interior  Woodwork. 

It  makes  old  floors  look  new  and  all  floors 
and  all  woods  look  beautiful. 

It  produces  excellent  effects  on  all  woods, 
whether  previously  finished  or  not. 

It  makes  pine  floors  look 
like  hard  wood. 

It  does  not  scratch,  mar 
or  show  heel  marks. 

It  is  not  affected  by  water. 
It  is  more  durable  than 
any  other  floor  finish;  it 
wears  like  rubber. 

It  is  very  economical. 

It  produces  a finish  which 
requires  little  attention — 
can  be  readily  cleaned  by 
wiping  with  a damp  cloth. 

No  mixing  or  mussing  with  Stainfloor  Finish; 
it  comes  ready  for  use. 

It  is  easily  applied  by  anybody. 

It  often  dries  over  night  so  that  floors  can  be 
used  the  next  day. 

It  makes  old  furniture  and  old  woodwork 
look  new. 

It  is  the  best  finish  for  old  linoleum,  oil- 
cloth, etc. 

Stainfloor  Finish  is  made  in  all  natural  wood 
shades;  also  in  Transparent,  Velvet  Black  and 
Malachite  Green. 

Velvet  Black  Stainfloor  is  unexcelled  for 
picture  frames,  chandeliers,  plate  racks,  and- 


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irons  and  open  grate  fixtures,  grill  work  or  any 
article  for  which  a soft,  dead  black  finish 
is  desired. 


The  Transparent  Stainfloor  is 
the  best  general  finish  for  all  new 
woods.  It  is  also  just  the  thing 
for  a chair  that  has  been  marred 
and  scratched  by  constant  and 
hard  use,  or  wainscoting,  chair 
rails,  surbases,  etc.,  that  have 
been  kicked  and  worn. 

Rogers  Stainfloor  Finish  is  an 
excellent  finish  for  every  wooden 
or  metal  article  about  the  house. 
As  it  is  made  in  natural  wood 
colors  (besides  Transparent, 
Malachite  Green  and  Velvet 
Black) , you  can  have  a floor  in  exact  imitation 
of  any  kind  of  wood.  It  produces  a surface  that 
is  hard,  elastic,  tough  and  beautiful.  Used  in 
connection  with  rugs,  it  makes  a remarkably 
sanitary  floor.  It  possesses  a high  lustre,  but  is 
not  slippery.  There  is  no  wax,  oil,  shellac  or 
preparation  of  any  kind  needed  to  keep  a floor 
or  other  surface,  finished  with  Rogers  Stainfloor 
Finish,  in  first-class  condition;  oil  catches  dust 
and  germs,  and  soils  the  clothing;  wax  is  greasy 
and  slippery,  oftentimes  making  walking  un- 
comfortable; shellac  looks  well  for  a time  but, 
being  friable,  soon  wears  away. 


One  Gallon  of  Stainfloor  Finish  will  Cover 
300  square  feet,  two  coats. 


Colors 

Gals. 

¥i 

Gals. 

Qts. 

Pts. 

H 

Pts. 

% 

Pts. 

Light  Oak 

$2.75 

$1.45 

75c 

45  c 

30c 

20c 

Dark  Oak 

2.75 

1.45 

75c 

45  c 

30c 

20c 

Cherry 

2.75 

1.45 

75c 

45  c 

30c 

20c 

Walnut 

2.75 

1.45 

75c 

45c 

30c 

20c 

Mahogany.  ... 

2.75 

1.45 

75c 

45c 

30c 

20c 

Malachite  G’rn 

2.75 

1.45 

75c 

45  c 

30c 

20c 

Transparent 

2.75 

1.45 

75c 

45  c 

30c 

20c 

Undercoat 

2.75 

1.45 

75c 

45  c 

30c 

20c 

Velvet  Black . 

2.75 

1.45 

75c 

45  c 

30c 

20c 

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Rogers  Ab-lu-ent 

(Paint  and  Varnish  Remover) 

13  OGERS  Ab-lu-ent  is  a liquid,  as 
-^^clear  and  limpid  as  water. 

It  removes  paint  or  varnish 
almost  instantly. 

It  contains  no  acid,  alkali,  or 
other  injurious  material. 

It  does  not  injure  any  surface 
when  applied. 

It  does  not  injure  or  affect  any 
glue  joints. 

It  does  not  injure  succeeding 
coats  of  paint  or  varnish. 

You  can  wash  your  hands  in  it 
without  injury. 

It  will  remove  paint  or  varnish 
from  clothing. 

It  removes  paint  or  varnish  from  window  glass. 

It  cleans  paint  and  varnish  brushes  quickly 
and  perfectly. 

When  used  in  a residence,  it  leaves  no  bad 
odor,  excelling  in  this  respect  all  other  paint 
and  varnish  removers. 

It  possesses  all  the  good  qualities  of  all  other 
removers  and  has  none  of  their  bad  qualities. 

It  has  good  qualities  which  no  others  possess. 

It  is  easily  the  best  paint  and  varnish  remover 
manufactured. 

A gallon  of  Ab-lu-ent  will,  under  ordinary 
circumstances,  remove  the  paint  or  varnish  from 
200  to  300  square  feet.  A greater  quantity  will 
sometimes  be  required  to  remove  a very  thick 
coating  or  one  that  has  become  intensely  hard. 

In  Gallon  Cans per  can $2.50 

In  Half-Gallon  Cans per  cm 1.35 

In  Quart  Cans  per  can .70 

In  Pint  Cans per  can.  ...  .40 

In  Half-Pint  Cans per  can  . .25 


Rogers  Paste  W ood  Filler 

DOGERS  Paste  Wood  Filler  is 
specially  manufactured  for  use  on 
coarse-grained  woods.  It  is  thinned  with 
turpentine  or  benzine  to  the 
consistency  of  milk,  and  is  then 
applied  with  a brush.  It  is  put 
up  in  packages  of  i,  2,  3,  5, 

1 2h , 25,  50,  and  100  pounds. 

1 , 2,3,  and  5 pound  packages,  per  lb.,  14  cts. 

12/2  and  25  pound  packages,  per  lb.,  11  cts. 

One  pound  of  Rogers  Paste 
Wood  Filler,  when  thinned,  will,  under 
ordinary  circumstances,  cover  approxi- 
mately 30  square  feet. 

The  Filler  may  be  had  in  light  or  dark. 


Rogers  Klenzer 

DOGERS  Klenser  is  a 
chemically  pure  preparation 
from  which  a suds  can  be  made 
that  will  clean  anything  from  a 
dirty  floor  to  fine  lace  curtains. 
It  is  a universal  cleaner — a 
perfect  dirt-remover,  as  harm- 
less as  it  is  effective.  “It  makes 
the  dirt  scatter.”  As  a saver  of  domestic 
drudgery,  it  heads  the  list.  See  page  io. 

1 pound  jars 25  cents  per  pound 

5 pound  containers 20  cents  per  pound 

10  pound  containers 19  cents  per  pound 

20  pound  containers  18  cents  per  pound 


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Rogers  Floor-Crack  Filler 

O OGERS  Floor-Crack  Filler  is  an 
absolutely  reliable  preparation  for 
filling  cracks,  crevices,  knot-holes,  and 
all  other  openings  in  floors,  furniture, 
wood-work,  etc.  It  is  the  best  floor- 
crack  filler  made. 

It  possesses  about  the  same  consist- 
ency as  putty. 

It  is  very  tough. 

It  retains  its  elasticity, 
and  does  not  shrink  away 
from  the  wood. 

It  is  a perfectly  smooth 
filler,  which  can  be  finished 
with  Rogers  Sta  in  floor 
Finish,  the  application  of 
the  two  making  an  ideal  sanitary  floor. 

It  is  an  excellent  article  to  use  alone 
under  carpets,  as  it  imparts  a smooth, 
elegant  finish  to  the  wood,  and  prevents 
insects  such  as  moths  or  bugs  from 
finding  a lodgment  in  it. 

It  is  non-poisonous. 

Rogers  Floor-Crack  Filler  is  put  up 
in  i,  2 and  5 pound  cans. 

A pound  can  will  usually  prove  enough 
for  the  floor  of  a room  of  ordinary  size, 
though  more  would  be  required  for  a 
very  bad  floor. 

Price  per  pound,  in  1 and  2 pound  cans,  25  cts. 

Price  per  pound,  in  5 pound  cans,  20  cts. 


ROGERS 

FLOOR-CRACK 

FILLER 

nuietACKs,  mail  miotmoim. 

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Rogers  Paints  and 
Paint  and  Varnish  Specialties 

“Rogers  Means  Best” 


Rogers  Klenzer 

Rogers  Enamels 

Rogers  Ab'lu-ent 

Rogers  Wax-lac 

Rogers  Floor  Wax 

Rogers  Gold  Paint 

Rogers  Stain  Eraser 

Rogers  Metal  Polish 

Rogers  Screen  Paints 

Rogers  Wagon  Paints 

Rogers  Family  Paints 

Rogers  Varnish  Stains 

Rogers  Cycle  Enamels 

Rogers  Carriage  Paints 

Rogers  Stainfloor  Finish 

Rogers  Aluminum  Paint 

Rogers  Radiator  Enamels 

Rogers  Floor-Crack  Filler 

Rogers  Blackboard  Slating 

Rogers  Stove-Pipe  Enamel 

Rogers  Bath=Tub  Enamels 

Rogers  Lawn-Seat  Enamels 

Rogers  Carriage-Top  Dressing 

Rogers  Best  Ready  Mixed  Paints 

Rogers  Piano  and  Furniture  Polish. 


For  Circulars,  etc.,  re’ating  to  any  of  the  above 
Specialties,  write  the  Detroit  White  Lead  Works, 
Detroit,  Michigan. 


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